Small and medium-sized businesses in Midlothian

That this House congratulates Midlothian-based author and publisher Susan Cohen on her recent presentation on her entrepreneurial journey as founder of the Wee Book Company at an event hosted by Business Gateway Midlothian at Newbattle high school; further congratulates her on the rapid and inspiring growth of her business; commends Business Gateway Midlothian on its provision of free advisory support and resources available to anyone in business in the area, especially start-up companies, including workshops on everything from HR and PR to bookkeeping and branding, seminars, networking events and online tutorials; notes the importance of such services and events in helping small and medium-sized businesses to build their network, business planning, finance and marketing; and acknowledges Midlothian as a prime location for small and medium-sized businesses to flourish.